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Auction: 25016 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 1308

(x) Malaya
Straits Settlements
India used in Penang
1858 native envelope (opened-out for display) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1854 1a. red Die I and 2a. green, both with small to good margins and tied by unclear obliterators and showing arrival datestamp (19.7) alongside. A rare franking. B.P.A. Certificate (2012) states "not possible to certify as emanating from Penang". Photo

provenance:
Dr. Pichai Buranasombati, 2000
V.T. Nathan, 2009

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£1,500 to £1,800

Starting price
£1200